Senior Pharmacy Category Buyer

Meagher's Pharmacy Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Pharmacy Group in Dublin seeks a motivated Senior Pharmacy Category Buyer to manage product categories across 10 pharmacies. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in buying or category management within the Irish pharmacy market, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for healthcare retail. Hybrid working is offered, along with competitive salary and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Staff discount

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in buying, category management, or retail commercial role.
• Success in managing product ranges and negotiating supplier agreements.
• Experience within an Irish pharmacy chain or retail healthcare setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies for key pharmacy product areas.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and manage trading terms.
• Collaborate with retail and operations teams for product launches.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Pharmacy Head Office EPOS system

Shopify

Job description

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid - Head Office & Remote)

Reports To: Purchasing Manager

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially focused Senior Pharmacy Category Buyer to join our Head Office team. This is a key role within our growing Pharmacy Group, responsible for developing and managing product categories across our 10 pharmacies and thriving e-commerce store.

The ideal candidate will bring both pharmacy knowledge and retail buying expertise, with a deep understanding of customer needs, product performance and supplier dynamics within the Irish pharmacy market.

Key Responsibilities

Category & Range Management

• Develop and implement category strategies across key pharmacy product areas including OTC medicines, vitamins & supplements, skincare, beauty, and healthcare.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to optimise product ranges, pricing, and promotions.
• Identify new product opportunities and drive range innovation to support commercial growth.

Supplier & Commercial Management

• Negotiate supplier agreements, trading terms, and promotional plans to deliver margin and sales targets.
• Build strong partnerships with key suppliers, wholesalers, and brand owners.
• Work with suppliers to plan seasonal activity, in-store promotions, and marketing campaigns.

Retail & Store Support

• Collaborate with retail and operations teams to ensure effective in-store implementation of planograms, promotions, and product launches.
• Ensure consistent execution of category standards across all stores.

Performance & Compliance

• Monitor category performance, stock levels, and profitability through regular reporting.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in buying, category management, or retail commercial role, preferably in Pharmacy.
• Demonstrable success in managing product ranges and negotiating supplier agreements.
• Experience within an Irish pharmacy chain or retail healthcare setting.
• Experience in dispensary buying an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial and analytical mindset with excellent negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Pharmacy Head Office EPOS system.
• Experience in Shopify an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Passion for healthcare retail and customer wellbeing.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and annual performance bonus.
• Hybrid working (office and remote flexibility).
• Staff discount across our pharmacy network.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture within a trusted Irish pharmacy brand.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter outlining relevant pharmacy and commercial experience to [e-mail].